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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.72, 816.58 and 329.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.72, 816.58 and 329.72 is: 455.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.72 : 816.58 = 329.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.72/816.58 = 329.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.72x = 816.58 × 329.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.72x = 269,242.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,242.76/591.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.02

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